Capital City Pipe Band
A program from the Victoria Scottish Community Centre & sponsored by Dr. Kenneth Wilson.
Calling All Young Aspiring Highland Dancers, Drummers & Pipers!
WHERE
Practices held at the Victoria Scottish Community Centre: 1803 Admirals Rd, Victoria.
WHEN
Practices will be held Wednesday nights (every 1st week of the month).
WHO
Those ages 8 to 18 who are novice/premier.
FEES
Membership dues are $250 annually, or $25 monthly. A refundable deposit of $25 is required for uniforms.
GET IN TOUCH
For placement or private tutoring information, please get in touch by emailing us at infopipeband@vicscotcentre.ca or by calling the following:
Pipers - Graham Davidson 778-554-8388)
Drummers – Colin MaGee 250-886-0176
Highland Dancing - Kathy White 250-710-0837
Band Manager – Paul Mundt 604-364-3692
We want YOU to join the newly formed Capital City Pipe Band.
Nurturing young talent
Whether you're an aspiring highland dancer, a bagpiper, or driven by the rhythm of drums, our band has a place for you! We are excited to welcome new members to our musical family.
Cultivating community
Practice and perform at our stunning new facility, the Victoria Scottish Community Centre. Unleash your creativity, make lifelong friendships, and embrace the vibrant spirit of the Capital City Pipe Band.
Honouring tradition
Participate in Highland Games, whether as individuals or as a band, to enhance your playing and dancing skills while taking advantage of opportunities to travel and compete.
Learn more
CURRICULUM
New band member (3-6 months - Chanters and pads)
Uniform, flag and banners (8-12 months with tutoring
On instrument parade band (18-36 months with tutoring)
Invitation to competition band
EQUIPMENT AND FEES
The band provides uniforms and drum equipment.
Band members are responsible for purchasing their own band sweaters, shirts, and socks. Parade members are required to wear black shoes (excluding athletic shoes).
Pipers need to supply their own practice chanters and bagpipes. However, the band provides reeds.
Drummers are expected to bring their own drumsticks and drum pads.
Dancers are required to have their own dancing shoes. The band will provide street dancing shoes.